The small fish he considers Keflavik was founded by Scottish merchants in the 16th century. The exposed location of Keflavíks on a peninsula reaching far into the North Atlantic is interesting until today not only for fishermen, but was also the U.S. American armed forces from 1951 to 2006 a strategic position. As a result, a US air force base was built in Keflavík, which now could be soldiers after the withdrawal of the U.S. into an international aviation hub. Visit also the quiet fishing village and make also beautiful excursions in the surroundings of the town with the car in Keflavík.
Only 50 km separate from the capital Reykjavik Keflavik. On the very well developed 41, you can reach the capital in no time.41 In the capital also crosses the ring road 1, which runs through all coastal communities on Iceland. Thus, the 1 is an outstanding panoramic route to get to know Iceland. You can their rental car in Keflavík just after your landing at Keflavik airport. Are there car hire locations of from different car hire companies in Keflavík available for you to choose. At the same time, in your car in Keflavik, be careful about ensuring it is topography. Especially if you have planned trips in the hinterland of Iceland. Allrad-drive and a powerful engine outputs are in the process also benefit. Car hire of Jeep and SUV is very popular in Keflavík. Thus, you can enter landscape of Iceland in the fascinating mountains easy and powerful. Enjoy your holidays in Iceland and discover the island quite individually and independently with a hire car. The streets in the town of Keflavík are paved and laid at right angles. This way, you are likely to have no focus problems. In addition you will find also ample parking in Keflavík.
Visit the small harbour at Keflavík and comfortably watch the arriving and leaving fishing boats with a cup of coffee. Then a small walk on the beach of Keflavík offers. Here you'll find obscure shaped flotsam often by the waves. It also has this fact owes its name. Because not about means Keflavík translated 'Driftwood Bay'. In the harbour of Keflavík you encounter that mostly from the 19th century also the oldest buildings of the city. Century come and lovingly maintained. You can make a small round trip across the peninsula with your rental car in Keflavík. At the extreme point Lighthouse you can reach the small Garðskagi. Not far from the Sandgerði nature centre with an own beacon is located. Here you can check the availability of the flora and fauna of Keflavik. In addition, the neighboring Golf Club Suðurnesja offers a beautiful golf course right on the Atlantic Ocean. Further to the West, you reach a rugged cliffs. Especially the surf on the cliffs of Hafnarberg is fascinating. You will find beautiful photo opportunities, such as rock pinnacles and raging foam, further South in Reykjanesviti. On your way there you will pass a fuming and steaming volcanic landscape. Their next drive with a hire car brings you finally to the Blue Lagoon in Grindavik. Here you can also enjoy the day with a warm bath in Caribbean blue waters.